For more than a century, one of Plymouth’s most moving traditions has quietly unfolded four Friday evenings at 6 p.m. starting Aug. 7, not with fireworks or fanfare, but with the steady beat of a drum and the measured footsteps of 51 people retracing a journey made more than 400 years ago. The Pilgrim Progress, […]
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‘Moth Ball’ to honor nocturnal pollinators
Butterflies get the coffee table books, dedicated gardens and admiration. Moths, despite making up the overwhelming majority of the world’s lepidopteran species, are often dismissed as little more than closet pests. That perception is what one local conservation group hopes to change. This Friday from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., the Southeastern Massachusetts Pine Barrens Alliance […]
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The Addams Family coming to the stage
This week, Americana Theatre Company presents The Addams Family, bringing the beloved Broadway musical to the Spire Center for Performing Arts, 25 ½ Court St., with a cast of 15 professional actors from both the South Shore and across the country. The production continues the company’s tradition of pairing crowd-pleasing entertainment with stories that offer […]
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Mayflower II to set sail for Boston’s tall ship parade
The Mayflower II is a familiar sight along Plymouth’s waterfront, but this month the historic vessel will leave her home berth to take part in one of the nation’s largest maritime commemorations. From July 9-17, Mayflower II will travel to Boston for Sail Boston 2026 (Sail 250), a centerpiece of our state’s America 250 celebration […]
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July 4 festivities expected to draw thousands
You’re invited to submit a listing for this column: It’s easy. Email your information to listings@plymouthindependent.or at least 10 days in advance. A good quality photo without type on the image – sent as a jpeg attachment – helps. From an early morning road race to an evening concert and fireworks over Plymouth Harbor, the […]
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Town gathering celebrates 250th
As communities across the nation prepare to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Plymouth will honor the occasion with a public ceremony connecting the nation’s founding ideals to the town’s place in American history. A Plymouth Community Ceremony for America’s 250th will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, in Town […]
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‘It’s Tropical Rock’ coming to the Philharmonic
As summer settles in, the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra invites audiences to leave their worries at the door, slip on their flip-flops, and head for the islands — no passport required. The Phil’s upcoming It’s Tropical Rock concert, June 27 and 28 at Memorial Hall, 83 Court St., will feature the music of Jimmy Buffett, Bob […]
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The return of First Fridays
You’re invited to submit a listing for this column: It’s easy. Email your information to listings@plymouthindependent.org at least 10 days in advance. A good quality photo without type on the image – sent as a jpeg attachment – helps. This week, revel in a Plein Air Day at Wildlands Trust, check out First Fridays Downtown, […]
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Famous ‘Mayflower’ author to speak at museum
You’re invited to submit a listing for this column: It’s easy. Email your information to listings@plymouthindependent.org at least 10 days in advance. A good quality photo without type on the image – sent as a jpeg attachment – helps. Editor’s Note: Some Memorial Day festivities have been cancelled or changed due to the weather. For […]
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Annual Memorial Day Parade set for May 25
You’re invited to submit a listing for this column: It’s easy. Email your information to listings@plymouthindependent.or at least 10 days in advance. A good quality photo without type on the image – sent as a jpeg attachment – helps. This week, catch the Town of Plymouth’s annual Memorial Day Parade, kick back at the Mayflower […]